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'System' Log - warning Type
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Log: 'System' Date/Time: 19/09/2010 10:43:10 AM
Type: warning Category: 0
Event: 1003 Source: Dhcp
Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from the DHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address E0CB4E92DB97. The following error occurred: The operation was canceled by the user. . Your computer will continue to try and obtain an address on its own from the network address (DHCP) server.

Peptobismol165

Posted 25 September 2010 - 07:44 AM

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Yes, when I ran Chkdsk /r it said something about running a scheduled maintenance, I re booted and then windows loaded THEN the Chkdsk /r ran.

I re-ran the game and nothing has changed. I still does the same old black screen thing. I'm not sure if any errors where fixed. Like I said I left the room and all i had on my screen when I came back was my desktop screen and icons.

rshaffer61

Posted 25 September 2010 - 07:46 AM

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OK since you have the XP disk then lets attempt a Repair InstallationWhat I would suggest you do is to Backup your Data Files.For this I would suggest using a External Hard Drive Enclosure. This will allow you to keep your Important Data safe and Separated from the main system in case of problems. The cost for this kind of Backup System has come down a lot. I would suggest a 500 Gig capacity for your needs. Since you will only be Backing Up Data Files Only this should be sufficient to do that for you. Follow the next two links to see examples of the price you will be looking at. • HERE• HERE

I suggest going to MicrosoftsBackup Tutorial and follow the steps to do a Backup to a External Drive and also it will guide you on how to do a Scheduled Backup even at night.

Another way you can do a Backup is by using DVD’s. This method is just as effective and can be done using the same steps as above.

· At the first post screen start tapping the Del key to enter System Bios· Find the Advance Options or Boot Sequence screen. · You will need to change the boot sequence so that the CDrom is first and the HD is second.· Press F10 to Save and Exit and then press Enter to accept.· The system will now reboot· When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message is displayed on your screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.· When you see the following message displayed on the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER· To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.· At this point an option to press R to enter the Recovery Console is displayed. DO NOT SELECT THIS OPTION.

· On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8 to agree to the license agreement.· Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected and highlighted in the box, and then press the R key to repair Windows XP.· Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.

You can also go HERE to read a step by step tutorial with screenshots.

rshaffer61

Posted 25 September 2010 - 08:00 AM

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If no backup is needed then don't worry about it.
The steps for that are merely a precaution as with any repair installation things could go wrong. Normally it goes without a problem and all data is safe.
I do have one question before you do this. Is your resolutions set correctly for the games?